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BU08 UAX

2008 Ldv Maxus

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

278,436 mi
Last recorded278,436 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Ldv Maxus80,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 UAX
MakeLdv
ModelMaxus
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 278,436 miles

All underbody corroded

Inner and outer sills corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 74,227 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear outer sills corroded

Underbody chassis and sills corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2023 72,046 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 May 2022 70,272 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 May 2022 70,272 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 63,756 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 57,910 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 57,906 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 51,711 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 51,711 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working wing indicator (1.4.A.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml light on

Pass 3 Feb 2017 50,032 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 33,978 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 29 Jan 2015 29,981 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 24,371 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 24,371 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 23,100 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 18,446 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 16,322 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 16,314 miles

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

How Reliable is the Ldv Maxus?

Based on 268,178 MOT tests across 19,943 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
6,946
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
19,943
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,445
position lamp(s) not working 8,208
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,006
Registration plate lamp not working 7,586
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,786
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BU08 UAX is a 2008 Ldv Maxus in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2008 Ldv Maxus models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 80,079 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ldv Maxus fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 11,445 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU08 UAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv Maxus typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Ldv Maxus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU08 UAX registered?

BU08 UAX is a 2008 Ldv Maxus, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is BU08 UAX safe to buy?

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